NHTSA Campaign 17V573000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Sep 15, 2017 · 1,725 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.
Consequence
Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | RAINIER | 2016 | 1,725 |
| FOREST RIVER | RAINIER | 2017 | 1,725 |
| FOREST RIVER | RAINIER | 2018 | 1,725 |
| FOREST RIVER | VIBE | 2015 | 1,725 |
| FOREST RIVER | VIBE | 2016 | 1,725 |
| FOREST RIVER | VIBE | 2017 | 1,725 |
| FOREST RIVER | VIBE | 2018 | 1,725 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V573000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.